Surgical Technology Clinical Instructor

Surgical Technology Clinical Instructor

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Sullivan Health Center 2300 N Career Ave Sioux Falls, SD, SD

Job Type

Full-Time Instructor

Job Number

00369

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Surgical Technology

Opening Date

07/29/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Position Summary

The clinical instructor is a surgical on-site resource for Southeast Technical College (STC) Surgical Technology students. Responsible for student assignments, clinical evaluations, and course assessment data to meet STCs educational requirements, the rules and regulations of its accrediting bodies, and the most current industry standards. For more information regarding this position, please contact the hiring manager, Deb Letcher, at 605-367-5691.

Essential Functions

• Orients new students to the surgery department, including the hospital's job description for Surgical Technologists, the Policy and Procedure Manual, location of educational resources, safety precautions and emergency protocols and blood-borne pathogens protection.
• Assign students to a variety of surgical rooms and procedures to gain experience in the role of the Surgical Technologist.
• Promotes a positive learning environment with emphasis on patient and student safety and compliance that meets national accrediting agency standards.
• Exhibit professional behavior and communication that serves as a positive role model for students.
• Complete weekly clinical evaluations with systematic observations, and timely feedback to the student according to STC program and hospital standards.
• Meet regularly with STCs Surgical Technology Program Director to maintain productive two-way communication between the program and the hospital.
• Provide feedback to the Program Director about current department and hospital policies or changes in practice in the Surgical Technology Field and recommend appropriate program changes.
• Maintain current knowledge and skills through continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree in Surgical Technology or related field required
• Experience: One year full-time (at least 35 hours per week) work experience as a Surgical Technologist in an operating room environment required. Prior experience and best practice knowledge utilizing the sterile techniques and procedures for operating room protocol.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Operating room standard of hospital environment and contains surgical instruments and equipment. Moderate to high noise levels typical of operating room environment. Lighting and temperature are adequate. Job requires moderate to long periods of standing. Possible exposure to surgical equipment injuries, human tissue, and body fluids.

Southeast Tech offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health care, Flexible Spending Account, dental care, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, retirement, holidays, paid time off, and sick leave.

To learn more details, click here to visit our Benefits Page.

Employer Southeast Technical College

Address 2320 N Career Ave

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57107

Phone 6053674625

Website http://www.southeasttech.edu